Archives for January 24, 2005

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V-Net to test rival beverages for ginseng

V-Net Beverage has condemned the drinks industry's lack of transparency about its use of ginseng and is launching a 'Truth in Ginseng' campaign which it hopes will force manufacturers to reveal full information about herbal content on the label,...

US network marketer targeting European supplement sector

Reliv International, a US-based firm using network marketing to distribute its supplement products, is hoping to make significant inroads into the European market, with plans to start business in Germany later this year.

NBTY stockpiles during satisfactory quarter

Supplement manufacturer NBTY increased its inventory by $35m in the first quarter of 2005 in a bid to prevent supply issues impacting sales over the next six months.

PepsiCo's Smart Spot spreads to Canada

PepsiCo is rolling out its Smart Spot symbol in Canada to help consumers identify brands that can contribute to healthier lifestyles. It will appear on an estimated 5 billion servings of foods and beverages this year.